About the Position: This position is located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. A relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service Student Loan repayment may be authorized. 5 years' experience in pharmacy-based practice, pharmacy-based education, or a combination preferred by management, but not required.

Duties

Plan, lecture, demonstrate, and provide practical exercises in any one or a variety of classes in the Pharmacy Specialist (68Q, 91Q) Course which provides students with knowledge of the basic principles and procedures of pharmacy technology. Plan and instruct classes such as: academic instruction in the technical areas of physiology/pathology and pharmacology, pharmaceutical calculations, organic and inorganic chemistry, manufacturer data, side effects, and toxicity. Provide instruction in preparation of common pharmaceutical dosage forms, outpatient and inpatient dispensing procedures, unit dose, and pharmacy management techniques. Analyze current Program of Instruction (POI), Army Education Policy, systems approach to training process, and develops recommendations for changes in the Pharmacy Specialist Course curriculum. Keep up to date on changes in pharmacology by reviewing journals and participation in continuing education activities. Coordinate, compile, and revise publications in the field of Pharmacology, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Calculating, Physiology/Pathology, dispensing and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must have and maintain a National Technician Certification Board as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), be a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with class instruction for Pharmacy Specialist courses; aiding in the development of instructional materials for Pharmacy laboratory procedures; and utilizing Pharmacy Technology principles and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Health Science or Education. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education and TrainingPlanning and EvaluatingTeaching Others

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk